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Technical & Engineering Questions
What types of loads can the Savoye X-PTS shuttle system handle?
The system is designed for lightweight loads up to 55 kg (121 lbs) per container. It supports bins, trays and boxes with dimensions ranging from 10.43" × 10.43" × 2.17" to 32.28" × 24.41" × 16.73".
How fast do the shuttles and lifts operate?
Shuttles travel at 3 m/s with an acceleration of 1.5 m/s², while lifts reach 4.5 m/s with an acceleration of 6 m/s². This ensures rapid movement of loads across multiple levels.
How dense is the storage capacity?
The system allows single or dual storage, up to four-deep shelving, enabling very high storage density and significant reduction in warehouse volume.
Is the system scalable for growing operations?
Yes. The modular aisle and shuttle architecture can be expanded in phases, allowing businesses to scale capacity as order volumes grow or new SKUs are added.
How is reliability ensured during maintenance or downtime?
The system isolates individual aisles and stations for maintenance, while the rest of the operation continues. Scheduling algorithms balance component activity, and the control system automatically adapts to station activations or deactivations.
Which software systems does it integrate with?
The system integrates with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Order Management Systems (OMS).
Operational & Application Questions
How efficient is the order preparation process?
Depending on configuration, high-speed aisles can achieve up to 1,100 infeed/outfeed cycles per hour, while ergonomic workstations support 300-700 order lines per hour.
What operator features improve usability and safety?
The X-PTS Pick Station features sloped containers to reduce strain, user-friendly human-computer interfaces, and ergonomic design that lowers biomechanical stress while maintaining high picking quality.
What kind of maintenance and service do AS/RS systems require?
Shuttle-based AS/RS systems require regular preventive maintenance to ensure high availability. This includes inspection and servicing of shuttles, lifts, and conveyors, along with software monitoring and updates to warehouse management and control systems. Many operations also keep an inventory of critical spare parts on-site to minimize downtime. Preventive maintenance schedules are typically designed to keep systems running at peak performance with minimal disruption to operations.
Can AS/RS systems be customized for different industries and operations?
Yes. Shuttle-based AS/RS systems are highly configurable. Options include:
- Storage depth (single, dual, or up to four-deep shelving).
- Load types (bins, trays, and boxes mixable within the same aisle).
- Environmental adaptation (ambient, refrigerated, or frozen down to -25 degrees C).
- Phased scalability (adding aisles, shuttles, or stations as needs grow).
This flexibility makes AS/RS suitable for a wide range of industries, including retail, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, food distribution and manufacturing.
What are the typical productivity gains?
Order preparation rates of 300-700 lines per hour per station translate to significant labor savings compared to traditional manual picking.